Mary Belle Kelley, 86, of Wooster died on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Smithville Western Care Center.

She was born July 5, 1939 in Mannington, WV to Edward and Gertrude Dailey Haught.  On October 12, 1956, she married Marvin J. Kelley.  He preceded her in death in 2017.

Mary had been a garment presser for Wooster Sportswear retiring in 1985.  She enjoyed word searches and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Paul Kelley of Wooster; grandchildren Craig Kelley of Akron, Nicole Kelley of Wooster, Tara Kelley of Akron; great-grandchildren Civi Kelley, Whinny Kelley, Nickolas Gross, Keagyan Gross, Kaylyn Gross, Gavin Bersch, Oakley and Chase Ferrell, and a close cousin Lavon Messer of Wooster.

Along with her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents; son M. Brad Kelley in 2021; grandson Kyle Kelley in 2007 and a brother Don Haught.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.  Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff of The Willows at Smithville Western Care Center for their care and compassion for Mary.

Contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/contact-us?form=FUNSTKLFHDM

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com